Liverpool's Ultimate Summer Shopping Spree: The 2025-26 Transfer Window That Could Change Everything
The 2025–26 Premier League campaign is approaching and Liverpool enter the season aiming to retain their title.
Supporters at Anfield and worldwide continue to process the heartbreaking loss of Diogo Jota and his sibling André Silva, yet the Reds have maintained their pre-season preparations as scheduled. The beautiful game may serve as a vital outlet for Liverpool's squad throughout the extended mourning period.
Liverpool's Premier League journey kicks off on Aug. 15 and they have already secured numerous summer acquisitions to enhance an already outstanding team. Nevertheless, additional reinforcements in the transfer window remain possible.
Here's what the Reds aspire to accomplish during the remaining summer transfer period.
Positions to Strengthen
Liverpool have already invested heavily in various new talents this summer as they seek to build upon their current success. They have addressed concerns in the fullback positions by acquiring Jeremie Frimpong to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold and Milos Kerkez to challenge Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas.
Giorgi Mamardashvili has at last joined Liverpool following his signing last summer and will assume Caoimhín Kelleher's backup goalkeeper role, while Freddie Woodman and Ármin Pésci have been brought in to vie for the third-choice position between the posts.
Florian Wirtz represents the marquee acquisition of the summer for the Reds following his £116 million ($155.9 million) transfer from Bayer Leverkusen, with the adaptable attacking midfielder offering superb depth throughout the attacking line. He will be anticipated to make an immediate impact at Anfield.
Liverpool have also reinforced, as anticipated, in the striker position. A £79 million agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt was reached and quickly completed for promising 23-year-old forward Hugo Ekitiké, who contributed a combined 34 goals and assists at club level last campaign.
Nevertheless, Liverpool could add further reinforcements. Central defense requires strengthening following Jarell Quansah's departure to Leverkusen, with the Reds now needing someone capable of challenging Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konaté and Joe Gomez.
Dream Signings
Liverpool seemed to have concluded their attacking recruitment with Ekitiké's signing, but the Reds continue to be linked with an extraordinary pursuit of Alexander Isak. Having initially favored the Newcastle United striker over Ekitiké only to be rejected by the Magpies, Liverpool have now been given renewed optimism for a potential deal.
Isak has expressed his intention to depart St James' Park this summer and embark on a fresh journey, with Liverpool reportedly his favored destination. In a perfect scenario, the Reds would secure the 25-year-old striker, who would command approximately £120–150 million ($161.2–201.5 million). Whether such a transaction can materialize remains uncertain.
Liverpool seem to have targeted Crystal Palace's Marc Guéhi as their preferred successor to the recently departed Quansah. The 24-year-old has been crucial for the Eagles in recent seasons—even helping lead them to FA Cup glory last term—and has earned 23 England appearances due to his exceptionally impressive displays.
The center-back won't be inexpensive but he would address Liverpool's homegrown player requirements and provide solid depth in central defense. With his Palace contract expiring in 2026, the Reds could economize on the former Chelsea player.
Dream Departures
Liverpool don't possess the largest squad in the Premier League but certain areas could benefit from refinement. The generally underwhelming performances of Darwin Núñez suggested he was likely to exit the Reds during the summer, with Milan and Al Hilal among his potential destinations. However, the anticipated exit of Luis Díaz to Bayern Munich might compel the Uruguayan to remain.
Kostas Tsimikas represents another potential departure, with Kerkez's arrival relegating the Greek defender to third-choice left-back status. With Robertson expected to remain on Merseyside despite connections to Atlético Madrid, Tsimikas moves closer to an exit.
The Reds must make choices regarding peripheral players including Wataru Endo, Federico Chiesa and Harvey Elliott. Following his Player of the Tournament award at the U21 European Championship this summer, the latter might seek departure for enhanced playing time and increased responsibility. Endo and Chiesa fulfilled limited roles for Liverpool last season and could face replacement.
Slot will also face challenges regarding the club's youth prospects, though decisions on their futures may follow pre-season. Ármin Pécsi, Tyler Morton, Stefan Bajcetic and Ben Doak could all depart either temporarily or permanently.
Liverpool's Dream 2025–26 Starting Lineup
Liverpool will deploy the same core defensive trio in the center of their backline next season, with Ibrahima Konaté and Virgil van Dijk forming a partnership ahead of Alisson. However, summer additions Frimpong and Kerkez will feature at right-back and left-back positions respectively.
The central midfield pairing should remain unchanged with Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister starting, while Salah and Cody Gakpo will operate on the wings. However, Wirtz seems poised to replace Dominik Szoboszlai in the attacking midfielder position.
Liverpool will aspire to have Isak spearhead their attack next season, with Ekitiké serving as an excellent alternative or potential strike partner for the Swedish forward.
Liverpool's 2025–26 ideal XI (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Frimpong, Konaté, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak.